A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2958002 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2959396 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 2957863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3534 time: 2019-08-09 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ada373040b7d862d7625497b95c473966adc59cd90342fb2b6907fd59cabbedBlock Operator
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